US Bridges

S-4-459 over Rocky River

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 7.6 MI SE Anderson · Structure no. 000000000003170

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-459 over Rocky River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-4-459 over Rocky River in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-4-459
CrossesRocky River
Location7.6 MI SE Anderson
RouteState Highway 459
Coordinates34.40515, -82.57711
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-4-459 over Rocky River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-459 over Rocky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does S-4-459 over Rocky River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-4-459 over Rocky River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-459 over Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.